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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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